BEFORE READING

If you ever had to move, think about and LIST what important personal items you would probably take along with you.
Do you and your family like to "eat out" in a restaurant?
List some of your favorite places to eat.
Think about jobs teenagers could have in the food business.
Have you ever worked with food?
Review your RESPONSE JOURNAL entries for Chapter 1.

DURING READING

Watch how Addie always "talks food."
Notice what Hope takes with her wherever she goes.
Read and understand the literal story line before moving deeper to view theme, emotions, figurative language, etc.

AFTER READING

LIST what Addie takes with her on her trip.
What is a "thesaurus"?
What is the "scout oath" mentioned on p. 9 (middle)?
Why does Hope think of this?
How big is Mulhoney, Wisconsin?
Compare that to the size of your town, your school.
What do Hope and Addie learn by "watching people"?
Explain the Quaker meaning behind the new diner's name.
What does "proprietor" mean?
Who is "the proprietor" they meet?

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: Think of a new place you had to go to. What was that like for you?